SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

Definition

SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV virus. It spreads through close contact with infected individuals and causes symptoms such as high fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

Related terms

Zoonotic disease: A disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans.

Coronavirus: A family of viruses that includes SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.

Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.